The Somerset Patriots' Spring Training is underway at the Jack Cust Baseball Academy in Flemington.

The Patriots took on the Newark Bears at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Satdium in Newark on Saturday afternoon. The Bears took the game 2-0. Patriots outfielder Jeff Duncan, first baseman Vito Chiaravalloti, and catcher Travis Anderson all singled. Shortstop Gera Alvarez had a double in his only at bat. For photos from spring training, Click Here.

The Patriots also took on the Newark Bears in a Spring Training exhibition on Sunday. During that game the Somerset Patriots welcomed guests from the Special Olympics, including athletes who will be able to meet the players before the game. Special Olympians will also throw out ceremonial first pitches to start the game.

The Patriots and the Jack Cust Baseball Academy will make a monetary donation to the New Jersey Special Olympics for each home run hit by Somerset in the game.

Somerset Patriots Spring Training is taking place for the first time at the Jack Cust Baseball Academy through Wednesday, April 23.

The Patriots' season gets underway this week with a parade down Main Street Wednesday and opening night on Thursday at Commerce Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater. For more, Click Here.